> Without pesticides we could create more resistant cultivars. Doesn't follow. We can create them today. Pretty sure farmers would be very happy on not having

> Without pesticides we could create more resistant cultivars. Doesn't follow. We can create them today. Pretty sure farmers would be very happy on not having to dedicate resources to pest control. It's probably not even feasible long term. Pests can and do adapt. The main problem is monoculture. Also, those resistant cultivars are probably not going to do so well when it comes to other variables: shelf life, taste, etc.